Box Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Muscogee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 54/sq mi density
$28,158 Median Income $20,537 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,158 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Box Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates32.5446°N, 84.6575°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMuscogee County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %52.7%
Unhealthy Days7

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.2 / 100
Community Resilience42.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 119 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 123 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 119 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 189 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 254 km
2018 Michael Category 5 87 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 257 km
1998 Earl Category 1 289 km
1995 Opal Category 3 180 km
1985 Kate Category 2 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,621 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 78 km 23
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 99 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 77 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 68 km 2
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 11 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 74 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 19 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 24 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,063 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Box Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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